Miami is 0-1 hour ahead of Panama City. Miami uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5). During standard time, both are the same; during daylight saving time, Miami is 1 hour ahead.
Panama does not observe daylight saving time, so the difference varies seasonally.
Best calling time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Miami time. This corresponds to business hours in both cities, with minimal adjustment needed.
Miami and Panama City are closely connected by business and aviation. Panama City is a major hub for Copa Airlines, connecting Miami to all of Latin America. The Panama Canal makes Panama City a crucial logistics center. Direct flights take about 3 hours.